Cutting Timber

.Today I got to cut out my first bulkhead which happened to be number three or "B3". Easy, then three more plus the Transom to go. 

B3 before sanding, Construction Grade with no checks. Note Terrier doing his own woodwork?

Already this boat feels strong and compact. 

With this Western Red Cedar tongue and groove, I will first trim the t & g, then cut four equal strips of 25mm, then slice these in half to turn 18mm into 7.5mm strips for the Deck and Cabin Beams. These are laminated on jigs I have made. 

Today my partner and son are paying passengers on the SEA PRINCESS going from Sydney to Aukland via South Cape. This is bridge cam halfway across the "ferocious Tasman Sea". check how flat the seas are!